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One of the major highlights of the Joint statement from the India-Japan Summit held in March was the importance of “People-to-People Exchange” on the occasion of 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Japan this year. I believe amalgamating different perceptions of the same experience provides an opportunity to explore possibilities of a promising future together. I believe this event is conducive in providing a platform for the youth of our two countries, and I am sure it will be a huge success.

India-Japan relations in 2040 relies on you! We hope that this experience will be an opportunity for young people from Japan and India to sympathize with each other, deepen friendships, and open up the future of both countries. What will resonate the most with you?  What idea will be created? Are you as excited as we are!?

True international exchange is nurtured through standing in each other's land, breathing the same air, conversing with each other, and experiencing each other's daily life.In order to further develop the Japan-India relationship, which celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, it is essential not only to accumulate years of experience, but also to achieve "true mutual understanding" without UNCONSCIOUS BIAS. “Seeing is believing", experience "Today's India" with your five senses, and discuss the ideal future of Japan and India with your new friends you meet there.

For all of us involved in the event, this will be an experience of a lifetime! With your open heart, we shall naturally engage each other as human beings beyond nationalities.I am confident that your active participation and passion will turn this precious occasion into a monumental chapter in the history of two nations. Let us nurture a sense of bonding through challenges during the journey!And let us experience the joy of building our future in our hands!

I first visited Varanasi when I was a college student like you. "What does it mean for a person to live?" "I want to experience a world I don't know." "I want to get a chance to change my future." With these thoughts in my mind, I performed ablution in the holy Ganges River. I still remember the moment like yesterday. What impressed me the most in India was how local people were positive and optimistic although their living condition was harsh and rough. I was fascinated by them and I decided I will work in India in the future.Thirty-five years after my first visit to India, I am still spending years pursuing various ascetic life training in India. Thirty-five years after my first visit to India, I am still in the middle of the journey, seeking answers to the questions that I had when I was your age. It can sometimes be challenging but is definitely making my life fruitful.We are looking forward to seeing you.

World is changing drastically. As a hypothesis, many people think Japan and India can be mutual complement supplement each other. Japanese mindset (such as Perfection) and Indian mindset (ex. Jugaad) are completely different, but both of us have similarity as well. I hope that interacting with the same generation with different values, and experiencing diverse societies will be a good opportunity to think about your career and contribution to create the future.